PGA Tour Thread

Russman wrote: »

Almost feel sorry for the commentators doing their best to make this event sound interesting.

Why are they only times when deemed to be out of position ? I realise they can't go anywhere, but if random referees were walking the course and timing players here and there, and penalising accordingly, there wouldn't be a problem.

Wishful thinking I know, but I wonder if a sponsor would ever, just for sh1ts and giggles, insist on a timer with every group.....

Was thinking that earlier - the logical conclusion to this **** - is a timer for every hole or group or even shot.

You can't have a lad stand up to a ball and walk away.

1 then 2 then 3 times.

Just can't have that.

I think that image of Bowditch sitting down by the edge of the green waiting says it all.

Russman wrote: »

Don't know anymore, something like the 14th, its almost unwatchable tbh.
I only keep Sky sports for the golf pretty much, many more tournaments like this and it'll be going.

The Euro tour is finished - as in you wouldn't pay to watch it. The courses and scenery can be nice. But ................

If Rory or Tiger were playing you'd love this or any event they are in.

But - what happens is you get into a routine of watching them and many of the US events are very average / poor.

They put up a list of the players in the mix there. Very few in top 100 - rest were 100 , 200, 300 + .

Yes I'd watch any golf. But it is long enough. Has to be good stuff for the time you invest. Dublin Mayo match for 5 mins was better than all this.

I think a big problem is how little the top players are playing and the way they are spread out over different events.

Nice fore call from Loupe there. Where on earth did that one go?

Seriously, what the f--k is he doing with that routine ?????

Carpo86 wrote: »

Nice fore call from Loupe there. Where on earth did that one go?

all 3 were guilty there

Ok lads. In pub. A pint a hole.

SnowDrifts wrote: »

The last group just hitting the 5 hour mark now.

They wouldn't want to go to a boards outing.
Joking.

Will finish first pint.

Thank **** she sent me out at 16 th

It's the 18th hole and I still haven't figured out the logic behind walking up to the ball, taking a practice swing, then walking backwards, then walking towards the ball, taking another practice swing, walking back...

Very corporate friendly post-win interview there. Beats thanking God I suppose

My favourite bit was where he glanced down at his t-shirt to remind himself of what sponsor he had to thank next...

To be fair, by the sounds of it, the guy sounds like he's been through a lot so I don't want to make it seem like I am being overly negative. Very happy for him that he won it. Perhaps prefers to keep the personal stuff personal and just use the media to boost his 'business'. If his goal was to keep the interview short as well he chose a great tactic!

Rikand wrote: »

Did what he had to do to win - thats all that matters.

Not just Bowditch, im talking the Golf in general.

Like you say he did what he had to do. He played the 4 best rounds combined.

Non major

Rob Bolton ‏@RobBoltonGolf 1h
The last winner of a non-major to shoot 76 or higher in the final round was Fred Couples, who carded a 77 at the 1983 Kemper Open.

SnowDrifts wrote: »

Was thinking the same myself when watching. After reading the following article, it made a lot more sense why he avoided talking about emotions/thoughts etc.

http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-tours-news/2009-04/gw20090427_moriarty

Thats a very sad but also inspiring story.

Hopefully he can kick on his career for himself and maybe inspire others.